Martin Custom Shop Slope Shoulder Dread All Mahogany Short Scale w/Case 2906759

Martin Custom Shop Slope Shoulder Dreadnought All Mahogany Short Scale 

Serial: 2906759

This Martin Custom Shop Slope Shoulder Dreadnought is a hand-built instrument that embodies the warmth, power, and vintage soul of an all-mahogany design. Built in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, this short-scale slope-shoulder dread features a mahogany top, back, and sides, delivering the rich, woody tone and quick response that made Martin’s early 18-style guitars legendary.

Its 24.9" short scale, forward-shifted scalloped bracing, and Golden Era construction provide exceptional balance and touch sensitivity, while the Cherry Stain gloss finish and antique white appointments add a timeless visual appeal. This model was designed and built exclusively by the Martin Custom Shop, combining pre-war inspiration with modern craftsmanship for a truly expressive acoustic voice.

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Highlights

• Custom Shop built in Nazareth, PA
• All-mahogany construction for warm, balanced tone
• Short 24.9" scale for softer tension and vintage feel
• Forward-shifted scalloped X-bracing with Golden Era construction
• Gloss body with satin neck and polished headplate
• Antique white binding and rosette for classic 18-style elegance

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Specifications

Body

• Body Style: Dreadnought, Slope Shoulder
• Top Material: Mahogany
• Back & Sides: Mahogany (2-piece back)
• Bracing: Spruce, 5/16" Scalloped, Forward-Shifted X-Brace (Golden Era pattern)
• Bridge: GE Modern Belly, Black Ebony
• Saddle: Compensated Bone (Drop-In)
• Rosette: Old Style 18 Boltaron, no inner/outer rings
• Binding: Antique White
• Pickguard: Pattern 21B (Antique White, no inlay)
• Finish: Gloss Body with Satin Neck and Polished Headplate
• Top Color: Cherry Stain

Neck

• Material: 12/4 Genuine Mahogany
• Neck Profile: GE Modified Low Oval
• Taper: High Performance Taper
• Scale Length: 24.9"
• Neck Joint: Dovetail
• Truss Rod: Adjustable (14-fret)
• Fingerboard: Black Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 16"
• Fingerboard Width at Nut: 1 3/4"
• Fingerboard Width at 12th Fret: 2 1/8"
• String Spacing: 2 5/32"
• Inlays: Old Style 18 (Mother of Pearl Dots)
• Side Dots: Black
• Nut Material: Bone

Hardware

• Tuning Machines: Golden Age 2517-RN Relic Nickel with Cream Buttons
• Bridge Pins: Bone with Faux Tortoise Dots
• End Pin: Bone with Faux Tortoise Dot
• Heelcap: Antique White
• Headplate: Mahogany with Old Style Silver Decal
• Headstock: Solid with Authentic Headstock Ears
• Truss Rod Cover: None

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Martin Authentic Acoustic Lifespan 2.0 (Medium)
• Case: Martin 5-Ply Hardshell Case
• Scale Length: 24.9" Short Scale
• Serial: 2906759

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